As a student who is interested in pursuing admission to the Nursing AAS-T program at LWTech, it is important that you have all of the information you need to be the most competitive applicant to this selective admission program.
Important Note for 2021 Spring/Fall Admissions:
Nursing admission criteria are under review for the Winter 2022 admission cycle and beyond. Please check back for updates.
Prospective Nursing applicants must complete one of the 3 options listed below:
Watch this video information session to learn about the 2020-2021 Nursing admission criteria, points system, and data on past cohorts. This information session features a voice over from an advisor as well as closed captioning.
Review these slides from the Video Information Session in an easily viewable and downloadable format.
Attend a virtual information session held through Zoom which will include a live review of the Online Information Session, time for questions and answers, as well as the opportunity to meet with an advisor. This session is open to current and prospective students. The information session portion of the presentation is typically around 1 hour and then there is time for Q&A as well as individual meetings with an advisor.
Preparing for the session:
Wednesday, February 10, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 1:30 p.m.
Please join the session at the published start time. There will be a 5 minute grade period before the presentation starts. Attendees attempting to join the session 15 minutes after the published start time will not be admitted.
Students without internet/cellular data to use the button above can call into Zoom using the following information:
Call: (253) 215-8782
Enter meeting ID:816 4831 4325
Currently enrolled LWTech Students (who have a student ID number and placement scores on file) who need academic advising assistance (such as registering for classes or entry codes) can also utilize Drop-In Advising, which is offered virtually on Zoom 3x per week.
Hours and the Zoom link are available on the Advising webpage.
Admission to the Nursing AAS-T program is different from admission to other college programs because students are selected on a competitive basis called Selective Admission. This program has additional application and qualification requirements with application deadlines unique to the program. Pre-requisites must be completed prior to application.
The program offers admission three times per year: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Exact application deadlines can be found on the Nursing webpage.
The amount of students interested in the Nursing program exceeds the spots available, therefore the program is very competitive. There is an average of over 160 students applying during each cycle. In Fall 2020 there were 224 applicants for 24 spots. It is important that any student interested in pursuing Nursing admission is well-prepared for the admission process.
There is no waitlist for this program. Applicants who are not admitted must apply again to be considered for admission.
Students can find application materials for the Nursing program on the Nursing webpage at LWTech.edu/nursing.
Students interested in applying to the Nursing AAS-T program are required to have the following completed at the time of application:
40 Pts Cumulative GPA from five classes:
Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the 5 GPA Bearing Course Requirements. Each course must be completed with a 2.0 or better. Science courses must have been completed in the past 10 years.
0 Pts Completion of CHEM&121
30 Pts TEAS test (less than 2 years old. Minimum score of 70 required)
Total Possible Points: 70 Points
It can be helpful for prospective Nursing applicants to review the statistics of the students recently admitted to the program. Comparing your scores to the admission statistics can provide a better understanding of how competitive of an applicant you are.
Please note that as of the Spring 2021 admission cycle, the total number of points available is now 70 and there are no longer optional prior education points. The statistics below include these no longer relevant statistics.
The following courses must be completed to apply to the Nursing program:
Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the 5 GPA Bearing Pre-Requisites. Each course must be completed with a 2.0 or better. Courses must be taken within time limit (2020-2021: time limit is 10 years).
While the minimum GPA in the 5 GPA Bearing Pre-Requisites to apply to the program is a 3.0, the average cumulative GPA for the 5 GPA Bearing Pre-Requisites for students admitted is a 3.9.
It is important to note that all of the admission pre-requisite courses listed above have pre-requisites. For example:
Students are highly encouraged to review the College Catalog for further details and to attend a group advising session for further assistance with planning.
The TEAS test is the Test of Essential Academic Skills. It is required to apply to the Nursing program.
Applicants must have a minimum score of 70 to be considered for admission. Applicants with a score of under 70 will not be considered.
The TEAS is divided into the following sections:
Please submit your highest TEAS score that is no older than 2 years from the application deadline. Minimum score of 70 required.
Go to the LWTech Assessment page and fill out the web form to schedule your TEAS test.
TRIO provides additional support to eligible first-generation to college, low-income students, and students with disabilities such as one-on-one tutoring for pre-requisite courses, support completing scholarship and FAFSA forms, help with selective admission advising and completing selective admission applications. For more information, and to see if you qualify, contact TRIO at (425) 739-8361 or by email at trio@lwtech.edu
Co-Requisites are courses that are NOT REQUIRED at the time of application.
However, in the case of a tie-breaker, a student with co-requisites complete will be given priority.
Students are encouraged to complete co-requisites prior to starting the Nursing AAS-T program due to the heavy course load.
These courses must be completed with a 2.0 or better
Advisors cannot guarantee that a course from another institution will count towards the pre-requisites for a competitive admission program.
ALL students must submit an official transcript to the college for evaluation to receive official confirmation that the course they are transferring in meets the requirements.
To learn more about transferring courses to LWTech, visit the Transferring to LWTech webpage.
Evaluation results will be available 2-4 weeks after the receipt of official transcripts. The total number of credits transferred in and the institution from which the credits were transferred will be posted to your LWTech transcript.
The results of the evaluation can be viewed by running a Degree Degree Audit(SID and PIN required) for the Nursing AAS-T.
Nursing applicants with further questions can contact: nursing@lwtech.edu
The Nursing AAS-T program is a competitive entry program. If you have not been admitted to the Nursing AAS-T program, you are not eligible to receive Financial Aid for it.
Students interested in using financial aid while pursuing pre-requisites for the Nursing program are strongly encouraged to review information about Health Sciences AAS-T and Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP for more information on how this program may be the best fit to help you reach your goals.
LWTech offers many resources to assist students who are interested in pursuing the Nursing program with paying for college.
Students are encouraged to review:
Unlike the Nursing AAS-T, these programs are not competitive entry, but open to all. They embed all of the pre-requisites to the Nursing AAS-T program and provide a financial aid benefit to students as well as degree progression in the case they are not admitted to the Nursing program.
If you wish to update your program of study to either of these programs, you can do so online.
The Health Sciences AAS-T is a program that embeds all of the pre-requisites for the Nursing program. It also requires the Nursing Assistant Certificate which will provide students the opportunity to learn hands on skills related to their nursing goals.
There are numerous benefits to this option:
The Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP pathway offers a broad selection of academic courses that prepares students for upper division coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science, Nursing Degree (Entry-to-practice/basic BSN). It also embeds all of LWTech's Nursing AAS-T pre-requisites.
Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP graduates are prepared to apply to BSN programs at various institutions across Washington state including the following baccalaureate institutions offering an entry-to-practice/basic BSN program and the community and technical colleges system:
There are numerous benefits to this option:
If you are not admitted to the Nursing program, you will still be able to move forward in completing this degree, which upon completion gives you the pre-requisites needed to apply toBachelor of Applied Science options, such as Public Health or Behavioral Health.
The Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP is an open admission program (no application required, any student can declare this major) and is an approved program for Financial Aid.
The average cumulative GPA for the 5 GPA bearing courses is a 3.9
Students who earn grades lower than this may want to consider retaking courses for a higher grade to be more competitive applicants.
LWTech's nursing program does not have a policy about course retakes, you can simply report the course with the highest grade if you retake a course.
Please note that course retakes in cases where you have passed the course (2.0 or higher) and wish to retake it for a better grade are not typically covered by financial aid. Please contact Financial Aid for to inquire about their retake policy.
Not all other schools allow students to retake classes or accept classes that have been retaken for Nursing admission. It is important you do your own research to be aware of how retaking courses will impact you if you are applying to other programs. LWTech Advisors cannot advise on other colleges policies.
All official transcripts must be received by the published deadline for consideration.
If your transcript is not received by the published deadline, it will not be considered for admission and you are encouraged to apply again in a future admission cycle.
You will undergo a background check for the program. This is your access to clinical facilities. If you don't pass the background, you will not be able to complete the program of study.
Washington State Department of Health does background check prior to issuing license. Their website gives a list of felonies and misdemeanors that are not acceptable for licensure. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the Department of Health.
Individual appointments with an academic advisor are not available for students interested in the nursing program. Students are encouraged to engage with all materials listed on this page thoroughly.
All students are encouraged to see if they meet the qualifications for the following support programs, which do offer one-on-one advising assistance to eligible students:
Group Advising & Information Sessions are available for students planning their pre-requisites. The schedule can be found at the top of this page.
Students with advising questions or needs, such as registering for courses or entry codes, can also access drop-in advising. Schedule and information are available at LWTech.edu/advising.
Please note that advisors are not able to answer questions about nursing admission requirements during drop-in advising. Those questions should be asked during Group Advising & Information Sessions or directed to nursing@lwtech.edu.
Students are highly encouraged to utilize LWTech's free tutoring resources in their pre-requisite coursework.
LWTech offers many resources to assist students who are interested in pursuing the Nursing program with paying for college.
Students are encouraged to review:
The Nursing AAS-T program is a competitive entry program. If you have not been admitted to the Nursing AAS-T program, you are not eligible to receive Financial Aid for it.
Students interested in using financial aid while pursuing pre-requisites for the Nursing program are strongly encouraged to review information about Health Sciences AAS-T or Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP for more information on how this program may be the best fit to help you reach your goals.
The final decision status will be available on your online account. You can check decision status by logging into your Self-Service Center.
The decision status will be available approximately 4 weeks after the application deadline.
If you are accepted to the Nursing program, you will need to accept or deny the offer of admission.
Students accepted into the Nursing Program are required to complete a mandatory Nursing Orientation.
The Nursing Program admits 24 students per cycle. There is an average of 160 applicants per cycle. Unfortunately, this means that even a very strong candidate may not be admitted to the program.
The denial letter will contain your scores and provide averages for the admitted applicants. You are encouraged to review this and glean where you scored lower than those who were admitted.
If you have questions or concerns about why you were denied, you may contact Nursing@lwtech.edu. Please note that it may take 2-3 weeks for them to reply with this information.
Students who are denied from the Nursing program who meet the pre-requisites for healthcare related BAS programs at LWTech may be offered admission to those programs, such as Public Health and Behavioral Healthcare.
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To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
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To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National Nurse Aid Assessment Program (NNAAP) State Exam.
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